for King and Country won artist of the year for a record-breaking sixth time at the 2024 K-LOVE Fan Awards, which premiered on TBN on Friday (May 31). Brandon Lake and Sadie Robertson Huff co-hosted the show, which was taped at the iconic Opry House in Nashville on May 26. Both artists also won awards – Lake won male artist of the year and worship song of the year for “Praise You Anywhere.” Robertson Huff won podcast of the year for Oh, that's good.
tobyMac's “Faithfully,” which reached No. 10; Advertising signHot Country Songs chart, won song of the year. As noted above, Lake's “Praise You Anywhere,” which topped that chart for six weeks, won worship song of the year. Seph Schlueter's “Counting My Blessings,” which is currently No. 2 on that chart, won the single.
Anne Wilson received the second female artist of the year award. Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots received the Sports Impact Award.
The show featured performances from Wilson, Lake, CAIN, Crowder, Elevation Worship, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and Terrian. There were also several surprise collaborations, including Housefires with the trio of Ryan Ellis, Blanca and Stephen McWhirter. Josh Baldwin and Jenn Johnson. Katy Nichole and Naomi Raine? Lauren Daigle with Ellie Holcomb. Rachael Lampa and Andrew Ripp. and Tauren Wells along with Davies.
Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey performed a special tribute to Mandisa and tobyMac's band member and friend Gabe Patillo, who both passed away last spring. Dixon, Gokey and Mandisa were all contestants on different seasons of it American Idol.
The ceremony culminated a weekend full of fan events, including a Friday night kickoff concert, Saturday's Worship in the Round, an emerging artist showcase, songwriters' showcase and Sunday morning worship.
Check out the full list of K-LOVE Fan Awards 2024 nominees, with winners noted below:
Artist of the year
Anne Wilson
Lake Brandon
Crown Casting
WINNER: for King & Country
Lauren Daigle
Matthew West
Phil Wickham
TobyMac
The song of the year
“Come Jesus Come” – Stephen McWhirter
“Don't stop praying” – Matthew West
WINNER: “Loyal” – tobyMac
“Thank God” – Housefires f/JWLKRS & Ryan Ellis
“Praise” – Uplifting Worship
“Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake
“Somebody To You” – Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp
“Strong” – Anne Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
WINNER: Brandon Lake
Chris Tomlin
Crowder
Jeremy Camp
Matthew West
Phil Wickham
Tauren Wells
tobyMac
Female Artist of the Year
WINNER: Anne Wilson
CeCe Winans
Katy Nichole
Lauren Daigle
Natalie Grant
Rachel Lampa
Tasha Layton
Terrian
Worship song of the year
“Fear Is Not My Future” – Maverick City Music
“Firm Foundation” – Cody Carnes
“Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
“I Believe” – Phil Wickham
“Thank God” – Housefires f/JWLKRS & Ryan Ellis
“Praise” – Uplifting Worship
WINNER: “Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake
Unlocking singles
“Big God” – Terrian
“Come Jesus Come” – Stephen McWhirter
WINNER: “Counting My Blessings” – Seph Schlueter
“Good Day” – Forrest Frank
“Hallelujah Feeling” – Caleb & John
“The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen
Team of the year
CAIN
Crown Casting
Big Daddy Weave
WINNER: Uplifting Cult
Maverick City Music
MercyMe
We are Messengers
We the Kingdom
Influence of the film
Sound of Freedom
The shift
After death
WINNER: The Chosen Season 4 (Theatrical Version)
Great George Foreman
The Blind
Journey to Bethlehem
Ordinary Angels
TV/streaming effect
WINNER: Jonathan & Jesus
Chasing KAIN
Eleanor's bench
Going home (Season 2)
The Wingfeather Saga
The effect of the book
Mostly what God does – Savannah Guthrie
Like a river – Granger Smith
Untangle your emotions – Jenny Allen
Practice the way – John Mark Comer
WINNER: Rescue story – Zach Williams
The Digital Fast – Dr. Darren Whitehead
Upon waking up – Jackie Hill Perry
The Awe of God – John Beaver
Impact on the podcast
Cooper Stuff – John Cooper
WINNER: WHOA This is good – Sadie Robertson Huff
That sounds fun – Annie F. Downs
Made for it – Jenny Allen
The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast – Candace Cameron Bure
Back Porch Theology – Lisa Harper
